What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Associate/VP- Industrial Acquisitions position at Equus Capital Partners, Ltd.?
Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. is a private real estate investment fund manager with over 40 years of experience managing high-quality investments across top-tier U.S. markets. Through its vertically integrated operating platform, Equus combines data-driven analysis, disciplined asset management, and an entrepreneurial investment approach to deliver consistent results. The firm’s investors include many of the nation’s leading public, corporate, and union pension plans, university endowments, foundations, and high-net-worth families.
Role: Senior Associate/VP of Industrial Acquisitions
Key responsibilities:
Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identifying potential industrial real estate investment opportunities through market research, networking, and industry contacts.
Financial Analysis and Underwriting: Conducting in-depth financial analysis and creating complex financial models using software like Excel and ARGUS to evaluate potential acquisitions, including cash flow projections, investment return calculations, and risk assessment.
Market Research: Researching and evaluating economic, demographic, and real estate market data to support investment theses and identify trends.
Due Diligence: Coordinating and managing the due diligence process, which involves reviewing financial and historical records, tenant leases, environmental reports, engineering reports, title searches, and property inspections.
Negotiation and Transaction Management: Assisting with negotiating purchase agreements, contracts, and other legal documents, and coordinating with legal and finance teams for seamless transaction closings.
Investment Committee Presentations: Preparing detailed investment memoranda and presentations for senior management and investment committees.
Relationship Building: Building and maintaining strong relationships with brokers, sellers, and other industry professionals to expand deal flow.
Reporting and Analysis: Assisting with valuations, portfolio analysis, and partner distribution waterfall modeling as needed.
Maintain Market Coverage: This role requires coverage of assigned geographic territories and includes frequent travel to assess properties and build local market relationships.
Essential skills and qualifications
Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in industrial real estate acquisitions.
Education: A bachelor’s degree in finance, real estate, economics, or a related discipline.
Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling and experience with Argus.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a deep understanding of real estate valuation metrics (e.g., IRR, equity multiple, DCF, NOI).
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively.
Organizational Skills: Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain professional relationships.
Self-Motivation: A motivated self-starter able to work independently and as part of a team, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial atmosphere.